It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day, but it’s important to stop ask: what’s the end goal? Knowing where you are trying to go is step one in getting there and so we’ve asked some folks we admire to tell us their end goal and where they want to be by the end of their careers.

Sharika Bleu Valerio | Mental Health Therapist, Movement Artist, & Intimacy Coordinator

As a mental health therapist and movement artist, my ultimate goal is multifaceted. Professionally, by the end of my career, I aspire to have made a significant impact in the field of mental health and healing. My mission is to address and heal sexual trauma within marginalized communities through the integration of movement and mental health therapy. Read more>>

Yuanjie Chen | Visual Artist

The long-term goal I have always had is to be an artist who dabbles in all kinds of knowledge and theories in different fields. I prefer to learn exciting, other thoughts rather than focus on the news and history of art. I would like to have a coffee or an appointment with engineers, athletes, scientists, or other experts. Read more>>

Talaina Wright | Cosmetic Chemist , Womb + Reiki Practitioner

The end goal extends far beyond just me and Chosen Skin. Having dealt with my own eczema, I understood that modern medicine and prescribed steroid treatments were mere band-aids for my problem. My specific issue with eczema affected not just my body but my mind and soul as well. As a young African-American chemist, I realize that I can use my knowledge, personal experience, and vision to create change for the future. Read more>>

Mignon & Maya Jai Pinson | LoJai Productions: Mother and Daughter Film Production Company

The end goal for our her film production company is to create a diverse range of movies that both entertain and bring awareness to important issues. Professionally, we’re aiming to open doors for individuals and families to pursue their dreams, striving to be recognized as the greatest mother and daughter film production team. Read more>>

Lisa (Leesa) Moton | Serial Entrepreneur & Publicist

So my [end goal] is simple. I would love my brand to grow from locally to globally one day. I want to work in different countries. It wouldn’t necessarily be the [END], it would be the birth of a new adventure. Read more>>